The invention relates to a container for storing and dispensing fluid to viscous products. The container comprises a container rump (1) having an opening (4) which is suitable for filling and the diameter (d4) of which is smaller than the diameter (d5) of the rump, and also comprises a lid (8) which serves to close the opening (4). The lid has a central lid opening (9), into which a dispensing valve (10) which has a valve piece is inserted in a sealing manner with the aid of a shaped piece (11). It is advantageous to manufacture, to fill and to close the container very easily, rapidly and inexpensively. At the same time, easy and controllable dispensing of the filling product and reliable, sealed closure of the product in the container after every product dispensing action are ensured.